Do you know what your correct weighting should be when Scuba Diving? During a scuba dive we all want to achieve the great feeling of “Neutral Buoyancy”. That feeling we get when our trim is perfectly horizontal. Our fins are[…]

Vacation dives, led by a divemaster are the only type of dives that many divers actually do. Many of these dives become “Trust Me” dives and a lot of divers just don’t appreciate the dangers when a regular “please show me[…]

So, you are going on a dive boat for the first time and need to know the basics? If you have been on boats before you probably know some of this, but remember, different boats have different rules. Unless you[…]

When you took your first Scuba training course you were taught the rules for “flying after diving”. Despite this I meet many divers on vacation who really don’t understand these rules and either miss out on a days diving or[…]

A wetsuit, while seemingly a pretty simple garment is actually more complicated to buy than what you first believe. Here is the definitive guide to purchasing your ideal wetsuit. How A Wetsuit Works Wetsuits, or exposure protection suits as they[…]

The Scuba Mask seems to be the piece of equipment that causes divers more problems than any other kit. When I am teaching I take time to ensure that my students understand what makes a “good fit” in a Scuba[…]

“Sometimes I tend to overlook my own self-evaluation before diving. Perhaps we all know it’s not a matter of “can I dive”, it could be a matter of “should I dive”? I learned a powerful mnemonic in my flight training[…]

What is Solo Diving? Solo Diving is a style of Scuba Diving where you are completely self reliant, you do not have or wish to have a dive buddy. Solo Divers are trained differently, they need to carry extra gear,[…]

The Lionfish is originally an Indo-Pacific species that has migrated to the Atlantic and the Caribbean. This makes them an invasive species that is causing major problems as far north as Rhode Island USA and as far south as Brazil.[…]